Does Buddhism Hold the Instincts for War?
Brian Daizen Victoria
18 May 2022
War and peace As Buddhists observe the latest manifestations of the pain and suffering of war—in Ukraine, Yemen, and elsewhere—many seek, as an expression of
Living in the Saha World
Hozan Alan Senauke
11 May 2022
Enlightened activity and liberation in the face of oppression
Spreading Compassion: Buddhist Barber of Spokane Offers Lesson in Right Livelihood
Justin Whitaker
17 March 2022
Jefferson Workman, a Buddhist practitioner in Spokane, Washington, brings his practice to life each day in his work as a barber. Encountering every new customer,
Women in Shugendo: Supporters, Leaders, or Both? Part 2
Alena Eckelmann
16 March 2022
Introducing Tatsumi Anju from Sakuramotobou, a Shugendo temple in Yoshino
Book Review: Pure Land: History, Tradition, and Practice
Raymond Lam
15 March 2022
Charles B. Jones has recently published a slate of vastly informative publications on the Pure Land tradition. In 2019, the associate professor of Religion and
Buddhistdoor View: Praying for Ukraine Across Religious Identities
Buddhistdoor Global
2 March 2022
A Buddhist reflection on manifesting an ethical character in interfaith relations in especially difficult geopolitical times
Modern Buddhism’s Cultural Translations: Two European Zen Monks
Ismael Apud
26 January 2022
Learning from the lives of two European-born men who became Zen monks
Buddhist Priest in Hawai‘i Turns to Acceptance as He Prays for End to COVID-19
Justin Whitaker
20 January 2022
Hawai’i’s Singing Priest brings his teachings on acceptance and Buddhism to the world through Zoom and YouTube
Japanese University Develops Robotic Exoskeleton to Aid Buddhist Pilgrims
Justin Whitaker
11 January 2022
New technology could aid elderly Buddhist pilgrims and others attain religious goals
Japanese Buddhist Monk Combines Electronic Music and Choreography in Prayer Dance for Students
Justin Whitaker
7 January 2022
Ryushin Takiyama brings traditional Japanese culture to the modern world with a dance video set in a Buddhist meditation hall
Japan Seeks UNESCO Listing for 1,000-Year-Old Buddhist Documents
Craig C Lewis
19 November 2021
Two sets of ancient documents offer insights into the history of Buddhism in Japan
American Shin Buddhist Minister Retires with Final Message on Gratitude
Justin Whitaker
18 November 2021
A Japanese American Shin Buddhist minister offers history and view toward gratitude